Mon.29.10.07. Over the weekend the under frame has been fastened on the tub allowing the boot box to slide into position effortlessly. On Sunday the inner skin was inserted, thankfully, that should complete the assembly. All that remains is for the untidy edges to be glassed then painted before the tub is placed onto the chassis. The aluminium panels that will form the lining of the engine bay have been tested, in the case of the battery box, actually assembled.
Monday saw the return of Colin to the workshop. Both he and Chris have had a very productive day. The extra exhaust brackets have been welded to the mid area of the chassis, as have the supporting rear legs that hold the boot inside edge to the main box section. The access aperture to the slave cylinder has been widened sufficiently to allow the replacement of the component if necessary or, more essentially, regular ‘bleeding’ maintenance.
The accelerator pedal has been extended to permit the cable to be attached in a better operational position the handbrake mechanism has been shifted forward in the tunnel to accommodate the additional length of cable, but also to create a more natural lifting movement. The radiator brackets have also been extended to facilitate a taller deeper core. But, because of the preparation that Chris has undertaken before the visit of Colin all of these vital tasks have been achieved comfortably: all need completion, but the crucial, substantial, technical groundwork is in place ready for Chris to ‘fine tune’ over the next few days.
I have returned today from London after seeing our beautiful grandson. He is an impeccably formed infant with sparkling alert eyes, a wonderfully healthy colour perfectly proportioned. Gemma and Paul are naturally delighted, excitedly planning his future but enjoying the present.
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